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Master of Agriculture

Official Abbreviation MAgr
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Master of Agriculture is a course work only program designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in an area of agriculture and who do not wish to complete a research project.
Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to candidature is a three-year degree in a field related to agriculture.

It is possible to transfer to Master of Agriculture candidature on completion of units to the value of 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature
1.1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Agriculture shall:

(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Agriculture; or

(b) have completed at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science and have a satisfactory academic record; or

(c) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a relevant degree or other qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature.

1.2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the relevant course coordinator.

2. Appointment of Supervisor
 At the time of admission to candidature a supervisor, who shall be a member of the staff of the University of the rank of lecturer, or higher, and who shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the candidate’s study program, shall be appointed by the relevant course coordinator.

3. Course Requirements for the Master of Agriculture
3.1. Each candidate shall complete a course work program approved by the school on the recommendation of the head of the supervising school and pass such exams as shall be prescribed.

3.2. Each course work program shall comprise units with a total value of 48 credit points:

(a) at least 36 credit points shall be at graduate level; and

(b) no unit shall be below 300 level.

3.3. Unless otherwise determined by the school in special circumstances, the course work program shall be completed in 12 months of full-time study or in not more than eight consecutive semesters of part-time study.

4. Advanced Standing
On the recommendation of the relevant course coordinator, a student may be granted advanced standing to a maximum of 24 credit points towards the Master in terms of Advanced Standing Rule 2 provided that:

(a) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(a) for an awarded Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or

(b) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(b) shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or

(c) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.2.(b) shall be for units counting 12 credit points; and

(d) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.3 shall be for units counting six credit points.

Career Opportunities

There are opportunities in advisory and management roles in agricultural extension and property management; departments of primary industry; soil conservation; rural banking; private consultants; feed and fertilizer manufacturers; rural journalism; etc. providing advice on scientific, technical and economic matters.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted for a maximum of 24 credit points on the basis previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. This can include six credit points of advanced standing which may be granted on the basis of relevant professional experience.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science:

On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Agriculture with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma.
Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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